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Acer Veriton S480G User Manual

Acer Veriton S480G
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Veriton S480G/S488G/S480
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are
available on the AIPG/CSD web; for
more information please refer to
http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Acer Veriton S480G Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAcer
ModelVeriton S480G
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Revision History

Conventions

Preface

System Specifications

Operating System

Details on supported operating systems for the Veriton system.

Processor

Information about the CPU type, socket, and FSB.

Chipset

Details on the motherboard chipset, specifically Intel G43 + ICH10R.

PCB

Specifications for the Printed Circuit Board, including form factor and dimensions.

Memory

Details on memory type, slots, capacity, and supported speeds.

PCI

Information on PCI Express slot types and quantities.

FDD

Specifications for the Floppy Disk Drive, including slot quantity and design criteria.

SATA

Details on SATA interface type, slot quantity, and supported drives.

Audio

Information on audio controller, channel, codec, and connector support.

LAN

Details on LAN controller, MAC controller, and PHY.

USB

Specifications for USB controller type, ports quantity, and data transfer rates.

BIOS

Information on BIOS type, size, and boot support features.

I/O Connector

Details on Super I/O controller and rear I/O connectors.

Rear I/O Connector

Lists the specific connectors found on the rear panel of the system.

On-board connectors

Lists various internal connectors available on the motherboard.

Power Supply

Details on power supply mounting, electrical design, and features.

Block Diagram

Veriton S480G/S488G/S480 Front Panel

Veriton S480G/S488G/S480 Rear Panel

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Details on processor type, socket, FSB, and minimum operating speed.

BIOS

Information on BIOS code programmer, version, ROM type, and boot support.

BIOS Hotkey List

Lists hotkeys and their functions for accessing BIOS setup utility.

Main Board Major Chips

Identifies major chips on the motherboard and their specifications.

Memory Combinations

System Memory

Details on memory slot number, size per socket, type, voltage, and module package.

Audio Interface

SATA Interface

USB Port

Environmental Requirements

Power Management Function (ACPI support function)

Device Standby Mode

Explains power management for hard disk drives and resume methods.

Global Standby Mode

Details power management timers and resume methods for global standby.

Suspend Mode

Describes power management for CPU, disk drives, and I/O during suspend.

ACPI

Outlines ACPI specification and support for sleep states.

System Utilities

Entering Setup

Product Information

Standard CMOS Setup

Advanced Setup

Advanced Chipset Setup

Integrated Peripherals

PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control

BIOS Security Features

Load Default Settings

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information

Provides essential pre-disassembly checks and safety guidelines.

Disassembly Procedure

Instructions on how to disassemble the system for service.

Remove side cover

Step-by-step guide to removing the computer's side cover.

Remove CPU fan pipe

Procedure for safely removing the CPU fan and its pipe.

Remove Cards

Instructions for removing expansion cards from the PCI/PCIe slots.

Remove HDD Data Cables

Guide on disconnecting data cables from Hard Disk Drives.

Remove ODD DATA cable

Procedure for removing the data cable from the Optical Disk Drive.

Remove HDD power cable

Instructions for disconnecting the power cable from Hard Disk Drives.

Remove Cables

Guide on removing various internal cables like front panel and audio.

Remove HDD

Steps for physically removing the Hard Disk Drive from its bay.

Remove FDD Cable

Procedure for disconnecting the Floppy Disk Drive cable.

Remove card reader

Instructions for removing the card reader module from the chassis.

Remove ODD

Steps for removing the Optical Disk Drive from its bay.

Remove System FAN

Procedure for removing the system cooling fan.

Remove mother board

Steps for removing the motherboard from the computer chassis.

Remove CPU cooler

Guide on how to detach the CPU cooler assembly from the motherboard.

Remove memory

Instructions for removing RAM modules from the DIMM slots.

Remove CPU

Steps for safely removing the Central Processing Unit.

Remove I/O shielding

Guide on removing the I/O shield from the computer case.

Troubleshooting

Jumper and Connector Information

Jumper Setting

Explanation of how to set jumpers for system configuration.

Clear CMOS

Procedure for clearing the CMOS settings via jumper.

Checking Connector

Details on various connectors like CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, and ATX power.

Front Panel Connectors

Information on front panel headers, USB, and audio connectors.

FDD Connector

Pinout and signal details for the Floppy Disk Drive connector.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagram

Visual representation of system components with part numbers.

FRU Component Categories

List of FRU components categorized by type like Mainboard, CPU, Memory, etc.

Intel RAID SOP

Create RAID 0 via Windows Console

Steps to create a RAID 0 volume using Intel Matrix Storage Console in Windows.

Create RAID 0 via DOS BIOS

Steps to create a RAID 0 volume using Intel RAID setup utility in DOS.

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